the leaves, stems and reproductive parts of more than 100 plant species causing major damage to cultivated grasses, such as maize, rice, sorghum and…
all belong to the family Aphididae, a family containing many species that cause damage in cultivated crops. The most significant aphids that occur in…
pierced is unimportant. The piercing of the lower leaves in the crop can cause deformed growth above with lumpy leaves and curled leaf margins. The…
in the corn. In other crops, they prefer flower buds and soft fruit. They cause visible damage through feeding, and some larvae can also be seen on…
serious infection, leaves die off completely. Mining by the caterpillar causes malformations. Damage to fruit allows fungal diseases to enter, leading
fruit and forest trees, and ornamental shrubs and trees. Damage is mostly caused by sap depletion; the shoots dry up and die, and defoliation occurs.…
with larger larvae expelling large quantities. The damage that whiteflies cause to a crop is the result of sucking out the sap from the plant leaves…
Thrips palmi Melon thrips General It is polyphagous pest and has been recorded more than 36 plants families. Life cycle and appearance The…
Macrosiphum rosae Rose aphid General The rose aphid, Macrosiphum rosae , is a serious and often abundant pest of roses. It is virtually cosmopolitan…
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